Giacomo - A very unique male name
Giacomo at a glance
Giacomo is ranked #2347 among boy baby names in 2025, with 22 births in 2025. It peaked in 1912 at #821 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.
- Rank in 2025
- #2347
- Births in 2025
- 22
- Peak year
- 1912 (#821)
- First appeared
- 1912
- Trend
- #3461 in 2020 → #2347 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 66,649 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (2 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 66,649 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Giacomo peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 821.
Famous with this name
Giacomo Poli
Laura San Giacomo
Giacomo Baessato
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Giacomo is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Giacomo is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,344 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,292.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Giacomo is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Giacomo origin and meaning
Italian
The Italian form of James, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob) — traditionally 'supplanter'
Giacomo is Italy's James, and one of the most storied names in Italian culture, borne by the poet Leopardi, the composer Puccini and Casanova himself. It has appeared in US data since 1912, always as a heritage choice. English speakers should note it is three syllables in Italian, not four.
Attested etymology
Giacomo is a 7 letter name with 4 syllables.
To see famous people named Giacomo, pop culture references for the name Giacomo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Giacomo
We've found the following names that sound similar to Giacomo, sorted by popularity.
Gene / Gianni / Gino / Gannon / Gian / Gionni / Geno / Gohan / Gwyn / Gina /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2347 |
| 2024 | 3257 |
| 2023 | 2848 |
| 2022 | 2791 |
| 2021 | 2863 |
| 2020 | 3461 |
| 2018 | 2942 |
| 2017 | 2558 |
| 2015 | 3608 |
| 2014 | 2784 |
| 2013 | 3129 |
| 2012 | 2473 |
| 2011 | 2434 |
| 2010 | 3067 |
| 2009 | 3615 |
| 2008 | 2842 |
| 2007 | 2140 |
| 2006 | 1859 |
| 2005 | 1948 |
| 2004 | 2182 |
| 2003 | 1910 |
| 2002 | 2525 |
| 2001 | 1894 |
| 2000 | 3135 |
| 1999 | 3022 |
| 1998 | 2138 |
| 1997 | 2133 |
| 1996 | 2678 |
| 1994 | 3306 |
| 1993 | 2868 |
| 1992 | 2860 |
| 1991 | 2485 |
| 1990 | 2485 |
| 1989 | 3133 |
| 1985 | 2220 |
| 1983 | 1759 |
| 1982 | 2364 |
| 1981 | 2308 |
| 1978 | 2134 |
| 1976 | 1848 |
| 1975 | 1709 |
| 1974 | 1937 |
| 1973 | 1666 |
| 1971 | 1884 |
| 1970 | 1819 |
| 1969 | 1421 |
| 1967 | 1280 |
| 1966 | 1438 |
| 1965 | 1478 |
| 1964 | 1506 |
| 1963 | 1637 |
| 1958 | 1647 |
| 1950 | 1601 |
| 1949 | 1457 |
| 1923 | 1809 |
| 1920 | 1448 |
| 1917 | 1673 |
| 1916 | 1302 |
| 1914 | 950 |
| 1913 | 974 |
| 1912 | 821 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 1344 |
| Florida | 1697 |
| New York | 1852 |
| California | 2292 |
Even more about Giacomo
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Giacomo a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Giacomo?
4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
JAH-koh-moh · /ˈdʒakoʊmoʊ/
Italian says it in three syllables, JAH-koh-moh; the site's syllable table records 4 — the table's count is reproduced as given.
Around the world
- Giacomo (Italian) — The original Italian form.
Spellings and nicknames
- Jacomo — A rare unvoiced spelling.
Famous bearers
- Giacomo Leopardi — Italian poet and philosopher, author of the Canti (1798–1837) Historical
- Giacomo Puccini — Italian opera composer, creator of La Bohème and Madame Butterfly (1858–1924) Historical
Style
ClassicInternationalLiterary
Why parents choose it
A grand Italian heritage name with unmatched cultural pedigree, chosen by families who want James with roots showing.
Worth knowing
- English speakers routinely mispronounce it; expect jah-KOH-moh and worse.
